How to get to Almond Bridge Guest House, Malmesbury in the Western Cape
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The wild flowers spread over the six regions of the Western Cape. Best viewed during the hottest part of the day because the flowers turn towards the sun, this is what makes The Cape West Coast famous for ~ its carpets of wildflowers that appear during the winter months.
Barely an hour’s drive away from Cape Town lies Malmesbury in the Western Cape. Look out for the famous fynbos species like the Protea or Erica. Not too far from Malmesbury is the Karoo and has the richest desert flora in the world with more than 9 000 plant species. Flowering time is dependant on rain. Malmesbury is the first stop on the Swartland Wine Tour. Vineyard plantations are abundant, and in between detect Rhenosterveld vegetation. Climate is Mediterranean. Hot dry summers, mild wet winters, although with the famous 'South-Easter' wind blowing it will cool the heat of a sweltering hot summer's day, and blow a cold chill into your bones in winter.
Western Cape TourismThe Western Cape is in the south-western corner of the old Cape Province. the Wine lands are popular in the Western Cape and is unique, extraordinary flora called Fynbos. Before the European, the Khoisan lived in this area. The province is also home to the“coloured people who have diverse origins. Most people who are classified as coloured are descended from the Khoisan, slaves, Xhosa and Europeans. Their culture is part of the Western Cape and well known for their colourful carnival, their food and clothing. The capital of the Western Cape is Cape Town and the main languages spoken are English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. In Malmesbury Afrikaans dominates. Within kilometers travelling out of Malmesbury's you will come across olive and grape plantations, fruit trees, wheat fields, craggy mountain passes. Vygies, pietsnotjies, yellow magrietjies, hongerblomme and perdebosse, the names of exotic plants found in the Western Cape. |
